The Mayan jungle hides a coordinate capable of changing the map of southeastern Mexico: Punto Put. For decades, Quintana Roo, Campeche, and Yucatán have disputed thousands of square kilometers of territory where more than 150 communities live without clear services or defined authority. Now, the final ruling rests with the Supreme Court of Justice of […]
More than 1,200 new hotel rooms are planned for Baja California Sur by 2027.
Baja California Sur (BCS) is consolidating its tourism growth with the projected addition of more than 1,200 new hotel rooms in the coming years, primarily in the municipality of Los Cabos, Fernando Ojeda Aguilar, Undersecretary of Tourism for the Ministry of Tourism and Economy (SETUE), told Diario El Independiente in an interview. The official explained […]
It’s official: Nissan will also sell Chinese cars in Mexico. We already have the first confirmed models.
Nissan continues to define its short- and medium-term strategy. They recently announced some important plans that directly impact Mexico, revealing the arrival of new models, including vehicles of Chinese origin. Until now, the Japanese brand was one of the few that did not yet offer Chinese cars in the Mexican market, but this will soon […]
The Querétaro Chamber of Commerce requests legal certainty regarding the blocking of bank accounts by the UIF (Financial Intelligence Unit).
The Querétaro Chamber of Commerce expressed its position regarding the public debate surrounding the Financial Intelligence Unit’s (UIF) authority to order the inclusion of individuals on the blocked persons list, which could result in the freezing or blocking of bank accounts within the Mexican financial system. The Querétaro Chamber of Commerce reiterated its support for […]
They are planning a tourist observatory in Chiapas
A tourism observatory could soon be established in Chiapas, a project that aims to integrate key information from the sector to improve decision-making and maintain statistical control, as announced by the state Secretary of Tourism, Segundo Guillén Gordillo. The official explained that there are few observatories of this type in Mexico, among them the one […]
Tabasco, the disenchantment of the “Mexican Dubai”
Along the Villahermosa-Cárdenas highway, several empty industrial buildings are available for rent. The scene is no different on the highway leading to Paraíso, where Pemex’s Olmeca Refinery is located. All along the road, specialized well-drilling equipment belonging to private companies sits idle in what appear to be open-air warehouses. “The machines are just sitting here, […]
Oarfish spotted swimming in La Paz surprises, reviving earthquake myth
The sighting of an oarfish off the coast of La Paz, Baja California Sur, surprised tourists and fishermen, who captured the moment on video and shared it on social media. The presence of this species, considered uncommon at the surface, once again drew attention due to popular beliefs that associate it with the possible occurrence […]
Emergency ramps: now free… if you have insurance
Until 2023, using emergency ramps on highways was expensive, so drivers of both cars and trucks preferred to continue straight ahead rather than stop on one of these ramps, causing severe and tragic damage.Given this situation, starting in 2023, the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation eliminated the fee for using emergency braking ramps on […]
It’s official: The SAT will fine those who make these types of bank transfers in 2026.
Making bank transfers has become a very common and completely normal practice for millions of Mexicans, but did you know that doing so this way could result in a fine? Starting in 2026, this common habit could become a red flag for the Tax Administration Service (SAT) as it seeks to have greater control. What […]
Can you afford food? Mexicans need almost 5,000 pesos a month just to buy basic necessities; tomatoes reach their highest price ever.
Every day money stretches less! In Mexico, a person living in the city needs more than 4,000 pesos a month to afford basic necessities and pay for services, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). How much does it cost to eat in Mexico? Here’s the exact figure per Mexican. The report […]